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Emergency Management Committee (Local Emergency Planning Committee-LEPC)

Michael Stitley, OEM Coordinator
Nick Stires, Council Liaison

The Emergency Management Committee is chaired by Michael Stitley and is responsible to coordinate the activities of the Borough during major disasters. The committee includes representatives from the; Somerville Police Department, Somerville Fire Department, Somerville Rescue Squad, Borough Administrator's Office, Finance Department, Health Department, Public Works Department, Welfare Committee and a representative of the local media.

Pursuant to New Jersey State Law, every municipality must have an Emergency Management Committee appointed each year. This committee is responsible to have comprehensive plan in place to respond to the various types of natural disasters that may occur within the Borough of Somerville.

During Hurricane Floyd in September 1999, this committee was activated on Thursday afternoon and remained active for a period of five days assisting residents and businesses with the flood related emergencies that hit Somerville and surrounding communities.

During Hurricane Irene in August 2011, this committee was activated for three days assisting residents and businesses with flood related emergencies that hit Somerville and surrounding communities.

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